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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.70, 2,961.60 and 1,261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.70, 2,961.60 and 1,261.79 is: 1,741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.70 : 2,961.60 = 1,261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.70/2,961.60 = 1,261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.70x = 2,961.60 × 1,261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.70x = 3,736,908.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,908.83/2,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.58

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